Risks & Potential Complications

There are two broad groupings of surgical risks; those specific to the procedure being performed (discussed on this page) and those that pertain to surgery in general which are discussed at this link general surgical risks and potential complications.

Complications specific to Blepharoplasty include:

• Dry eyes – a decrease in the production of the tear film of the eye (usually temporary) and symptoms can be treated with artificial tears until resolved.
• Visual blurring – usually temporary and passes within a number of days.
• Lower eyelid contracture – the lower lid is pulled down and/or away from the eye itself. Whilst it is treatable, this a complication best treated by avoidance! With careful pre-operative screening and the application of appropriate techniques this should be a infrequent occurrence.
• Blindness – a very uncommon complication, 1 case in 40,000.